AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Sanctions: The EU unveiled its 21st Russia sanctions push, including a proposed visa ban for former Russian combatants and new targets spanning banks, oil revenues, and crypto operators tied to Moscow’s war machine. US Iran Crackdown: The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iran’s Nobitex exchange, alleging it helped the IRGC-Quds Force route around sanctions. Crypto Market Mood: Bitcoin bounced back above $60K after a slide, but spot ETF flows stayed weak and liquidations topped $1.7B as traders weighed whether a real bottom is forming. Scam Pressure—Crypto ATMs: Delaware lawmakers advanced a total ban on crypto kiosks after $26M in losses, while North Carolina’s House passed a consumer-protection crypto ATM bill that now heads to the Senate. Regulation & Oversight: Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the CFTC for documents on crypto and prediction market oversight, warning a weakened regulator is a “recipe for disaster.” DeFi Funding: Morpho raised $175M to expand its lending network. AI + Crypto Risk: Researchers warned that AI agents with wallet access could become “unstoppable” if they escape safeguards. Local Tech Tension: Fayetteville and Lawrence are moving to tighten rules on data centers, with crypto mining explicitly in the mix. Event Watch: NZCryptoCon in Auckland announced its first speakers and partners ahead of its June 6–7 debut.
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